Nurse Unit Manager - Jeparit

01st September, 2026

We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Jeparit.

RENUMERATION:

• Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2014-2028.
• Estimated Annual Salary Range: $130,000.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Nurse Unit Manager will lead a team of nursing professionals and health care workers to deliver quality care in a renowned and fully accredited acute hospital, and residential aged care facility, while being embraced in a supportive culture, for career development by one of Victoria’s largest rural health services.
• The Nurse Unit Manager works with the Director of Nursing to coordinate the clinical team, resident and patient assessment and documentation, and general needs related to the Jeparit facility.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:

• Have effective communication and organisational skills, diplomacy and the ability to take the lead and be part of the team are essential.
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Have well-developed leadership skills, including negotiation and mediation, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Have an understanding of electronic documentation systems, and current aged care funding tools.
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to quality improvement and the Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care) and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (acute care) processes.
• The ability to motivate a team and display the values of West Wimmera Health Service.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Employment
  Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
• A commitment to the delivery of a high standard of customer service.

Desirable:

• Hold or working towards a tertiary qualification in management.
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant specialty/management or
  progression towards.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
• Australian Driver’s License.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• To ensure the health service always delivers quality services.
• To continuously improve health service delivery through effective management of the facility.
• Oversee all supervisory duties of the unit, overseeing Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details of three manager/supervisor referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 18 SEPTEMBER 2026